Mónica Ibarra Parle

MexTex in UK, fiction fiend, Macondista, won 2022 Mslexia Story comp, SL 2024 Bridport Prize & 2021 Wasafiri. AD Nuevo Sol & Co-ED Forward Arts (views my own).

[Mónica Ibarra Parle @moparle]

Still pinching myself that 👇is real.

Thanks to the incredible @dianaevansop, a writer I so admire and respect, for selecting it and providing such a gorgeous quote, and to @Mslexia , which does such important advocacy for women writers.

[Mslexia ✨ @Mslexia]

And our 2022 Short Story Competition winner is ‘The river sticks’, by Mónica Ibarra Parle @moparle.

Judge @DianaEvansOP says ‘here is a writer to watch, who should be read by many, and hopefully will be.’

https://t.co/SkzkxEQCWr

[Mónica Ibarra Parle @moparle]

JOIN US for a rare UK appearance by one of Mexico's greatest living writers @criveragarza in London. 22 May, Reference Point. Tickets are a steal at £8 via https://t.co/WNyM6otEWL

Also featuring exceptional British Latinx poet @BoixLeo reading from his upcoming collection.

[Mónica Ibarra Parle @moparle]

National Poetry Day really needs your help to give children in the UK the chance to encounter poetry.

[Forward Prizes @ForwardPrizes]

We're so thrilled to reveal the judging panel for the 2025 #ForwardPrizes! 📣

Celebrated author Sarah Hall will be this year’s Chair of Judges, joined by poets @LisaDMKelly, Hannah Lavery, Sean O’Brien and @rommismith.

Read more about each judge here: https://t.co/i42dQvqGhr

[Mónica Ibarra Parle @moparle]

So excited to see this news @FirstStory alum and @ForwardPrizes Highly Commended poet Mukahang Limbu. Sure to be a great book.

[The Bookseller @thebookseller]

Mukahang Limbu has won The@BoroughPress' non-fiction open submission competition, worth £10,000, with his memoir, Egg-Fried Rice 👇 https://t.co/jF6IMICzWp

[Mónica Ibarra Parle @moparle]

Total, total titans @CarolineBirdUK @EllaFrears in Edinburgh talking poetry. Sunday.

[Caroline Bird @CarolineBirdUK]

This Sunday in Edinburgh.

Not quite sure how we’ll live up to the ‘titans’ element. I’m hoping @EllaFrears will turn up in full Greek gladiator armour…?? Please?

[Mónica Ibarra Parle @moparle]

@CalebParkin @medialator This is my problem. No idea where to go.

[Mónica Ibarra Parle @moparle]

Para mis compañeros hispanohablantes: highly recommend this ep of @elhilo.

Campañas de miedo: desinformación y voto latino en Estados Unidos - El hilo https://t.co/HvDvid41tE

[Mónica Ibarra Parle @moparle]

@DeanAtta Happy happy happy birthday, dear Dean!

[Mónica Ibarra Parle @moparle]

@Natteitler @HeyItsAnnaDemps @byAlisonTheresa @Adam_Zed @BridportPrize @MissLizBerry Gracias, querida! Can't wait to see you! 😍

[Mónica Ibarra Parle @moparle]

Really chuffed to be highly commended in the 2024 Bridport Prize. My eyes are boggling reading the anthologies too - an honor to be in the company of @HeyItsAnnaDemps @byAlisonTheresa @Adam_Zed. Thanks to @BridportPrize and stellar judges inc Ross Raisin @MissLizBerry

[The Bridport Prize @BridportPrize]

It's time to announce our Flash Fiction, Short Story, Poetry and Novel results!

Head to https://t.co/d223vRAX33 to meet our 2024 winners. 🏆

Congratulations to all! 🎉

Huge thanks to our judges, partners and everyone who entered and trusted us with their words. 🤍

#Writers

[Mónica Ibarra Parle @moparle]

@FirstStory @BridportPrize @Adam_Zed Definitely a lot of writing craft gleaned during my days at @FirstStory - not just great for young writers, but all writers at every stage. @Adam_Zed - caught your name in the anthology! Huge congrats!

[Mónica Ibarra Parle @moparle]

Fantastic discussion at the #YoungPoetsSummit @ForwardPrizes @durhambookfest curated by young poets with @rachaelallen @Vanessa_Kisuule @SarahWimbush and Tife Kisuro

[Mónica Ibarra Parle @moparle]

If you haven't bought tickets yet, please do - you get a 20-tune mix tape of some of the best poetry published and performed in the UK today. You can watch in-person in Durham's Gala Theatre or via the livestream.

[Forward Prizes @ForwardPrizes]

The Forward Prizes for Poetry Ceremony 2024 is this Thursday, in Durham and online. Starts 7pm but remember, live stream ticket sales close 6pm! @GalaDurham @durhambookfest
https://t.co/DzIQmQEVvP

[Mónica Ibarra Parle @moparle]

@jerichobrown WHAT?!?!?

[Mónica Ibarra Parle @moparle]

@SarahWimbush @ForwardPrizes @SarahWimbush's collection is published by @StairwellBooks https://t.co/gc7tIKIVQY

[Mónica Ibarra Parle @moparle]

Thrilled to hear @ForwardPrizes nominated poet @SarahWimbush interviewed about her collection Strike on the @CCfunkandsoul as part of @BBC6Music's #WayWithWords festival. https://t.co/5qi0lV4cMj

[Mónica Ibarra Parle @moparle]

You can hear the work of @SarahWimbush and the 20 other shortlisted poets at the @ForwardPrizes ceremony Thursday 10 October in Durham or on the livestream. Get tickets here: https://t.co/iVsRpZLE3S

[Mónica Ibarra Parle @moparle]

@Natteitler @AkiSchilz @NatFiawoo @renaissanceone Ah querida @Natteitler, you are an absolute champion. Your vision and care and steadfast support means the world to me, writing buddy. 😍😍😍😍😍 (And wow to be mentioned in such company - all admiration to the powerhouses @AkiSchilz @natfiawoo @renaissanceone and Sarah Sanders.)

[Forward Prizes @ForwardPrizes]

It’s here!

The Forward Book of Poetry 2025, is a snapshot of the best poetry published and performed in Britain and Ireland in the past year. Congratulations to all the poets featured!

https://t.co/nlXzCrRJnP

[Mónica Ibarra Parle @moparle]

@danielsluman Y'all did do good. ❤️ I've mentioned this to everyone I've spoken to.